How To Fix /PLMI/PPE_SRV_MSG001 - Variant Id or variant name is mandatory.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPE_SRV_MSG -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Variant Id or variant name is mandatory.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_SRV_MSG001 - Variant Id or variant name is mandatory. ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_SRV_MSG001 indicating that "Variant Id or variant name is mandatory" typically occurs in the context of using the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module, particularly when dealing with variant configuration or product variants.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to execute a function or transaction that requires a variant ID or variant name, but neither has been provided. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Input: The user did not enter a variant ID or name in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that it expects a variant to be specified, but the necessary data is not available.
  User Error: The user may have overlooked the requirement for a variant ID or name when performing a task.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered a valid variant ID or variant name